Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik's relationship has had its ups and downs since they began dating
in 2015, but in January 2020 the two got back together and just a few months after their
reconciliation, Us Weekly reported the supermodel was pregnant with their first child — a
baby girl.
The proud parents announced their daughter Kai was born in September 2020 with the singer
tweeting a photo of him holding her hand.
He wrote at the time,
"Our baby girl is here, healthy & beautiful.
To try to put into words how I am feeling right now would be an impossible task.
The love I feel for this tiny human is beyond my understanding.
Grateful to know her, proud to call her mine, & thankful for the life we will have together
x."
Though the couple kept the details of their personal lives private, they were often seen
out and about New York City and frequently shared faceless photos of their daughter via
social media to celebrate momentous occasions like her first birthday.
Simply put, Malik and Hadid's relationship seemed strong.
There were even rumors that they got married.
However, on October 28th, Gigi's mother, Yolanda Hadid, came forward claiming Malik had "struck"
her during an altercation.
After TMZ broke the story, Zayn Malik took to Twitter to deny Yolanda Hadid's claims.
He wrote,
"As you know I am a private person and I very much want to create a safe and private space
for my daughter to grow up in.
A place where private family matters aren't thrown on a world stage for all to poke and
pick apart."
In his statement, the singer did not name names, but he did acknowledge he had an argument
"with a family member of my partner's."
He also noted that the person in question quote,
"Entered our home while my partner was away several weeks ago."
Alleging Gigi Hadid was not there at the time.
He continued, writing,
"This was and still should be a private matter but it seems for now there is divisiveness
and despite my efforts to restore us to a peaceful family environment that will allow
for me to co-parent my daughter in a manner in which she deserves, this has been 'leaked'
to the press."
Zayn finished his statement saying,
"I am hopeful though for healing for all involved with the harsh words shared and more importantly
I remain vigilant to protect Khai and give her the privacy she deserves."
Malik later released a second statement to TMZ, writing,
"I adamantly deny striking Yolanda Hadid and for the sake of my daughter I decline to give
any further details and I hope that Yolanda will reconsider her false allegations and
move towards healing these family issues in private."
Though he denies hitting Yolanda Hadid, Zayn Malik has been charged with four criminal
offenses of harassment following his heated argument last month.
According to TMZ, court documents reveal the alleged incident took place on September 29th
at the singer's Pennsylvania home where he, Gigi Hadid, and their 13-month daughter Khai
have been living.
During the altercation, Malik allegedly,
"Shoved [Yolanda] into a dresser causing mental anguish and physical pain.”
As well as allegedly calling the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum,
"A "f---ing Dutch s--t."
And told her to,
"Stay away from [my] f---ing daughter."
The outlet reports that the supermodel was away in Paris for work during the incident,
but court docs reveal Malik while on a phone call with her allegedly yelled,
"Strap on some f---ing balls and defend your partner against your f---ing mother in my
house"
He has reportedly pleaded no contest to charges but was fined and put on 90-day probation
for each of the four charges.
He was also ordered to complete an anger management class and a domestic violence program and
cannot contact Yolanda or the security guard who was present during the altercation.
Shortly after the drama made headlines, Gigi Hadid's rep released a statement via E! News:
"Gigi is solely focused on the best for Khai.
She asks for privacy during this time."
Then, a few hours later, sources confirmed to Us Weekly that she and Zayn Malik had called
it quits months before the altercation.
the insider said, explaining that the couple "just grew apart."
"They'd been having problems for a while and tried to figure them out, but it just wasn't
working.
Gigi has been busy with her modeling career and is leaning on her mom, Yolanda, and sister
Bella [Hadid] for support."
Apparently, they "have been broken up for almost five months now" — and based on the
timeline of events, they may have broken up after Malik was involved in a fight outside
a New York City bar, per TMZ, in June.
According to a source, Hadid "wasn't happy" with his behavior.
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